# Thisissand vs This or That

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thisissand at 83% against This or That's 23%. Thisissand also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). This or That's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 1.6K) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thisissand sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and This or That sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thisissand holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: This or That has 21K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Thisissand's written reviews are positive against 23% of This or That's.

Thisissand ships an update every 2 months, This or That every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thisissand | This or That |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thisissand/id569414555/reviews)** | [4.2 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-or-that-funny-filter/id6739529158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.1% of reviews** | 23.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beige Elephant](https://appshunter.io/developer/569414558) | [CEM SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664408786) |

## What reviewers say

### Thisissand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thisissand/id569414555)

Create and share mesmerizing sand art with this therapeutic app. Watch vibrant sand layers form, relax to soothing sounds, and explore a variety of color tools to design unique sand pictures. Join a community of artists and showcase your creations.

**Highlights:** Sand art creation, Relaxing soundscapes, Color Palette tool, Color Shifter tool, Color Picker from camera, Photo Sand feature, Save custom colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Palette | $0.99 | one-time |
| HD Sand | $0.99 | one-time |
| My Colors Expansion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Picker | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Shifter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Toolkit (reduced price) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Toolkit | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🎨 Allows for creative expression
- 🔒 No ads or distractions
- 🤩 Satisfying sand effects
- 🤗 Supportive and friendly community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to find/access previous creations
- 🖌️ Limited color customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Screen going black after selecting photo sand
- Inability to post/share creations at times
- Inconsistent performance and loading issues
- Camera/microphone activation without user consent

**Requested features**

- Undo/erase functionality
- Ability to follow and comment on other users' creations
- More free color and sand options
- Improved search and organization of user content
- Save/resume unfinished creations


### This or That

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-or-that-funny-filter/id6739529158)

This app offers a fun way to make decisions and discover more about yourself. Shake your phone to choose between quirky scenarios, trending filters, and personality insights across various categories like movies, music, and games.

**Highlights:** Shake to decide, Would You Rather scenarios, Roblox game choices, Movie and character selection, Music discovery, Personality quizzes, Video recording with trending audio

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscriptions | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game concept
- 💡 Interesting filter options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitchy filter selection
- 🤦‍♀️ Automatically chooses answers
- 🔇 Audio/mic issues

**Reported bugs**

- Filters not working properly
- Brightness adjustment issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more filter options
- Improve video recording capabilities
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thisissand free?

Thisissand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is This or That free?

This or That is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thisissand or This or That?

Thisissand is rated higher. Thisissand averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while This or That averages 4.2 from 21K ratings.

### Do Thisissand or This or That have ads?

This or That shows ads; Thisissand does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thisissand or This or That?

Thisissand ships an update every 2 months, and This or That every 3 weeks. Most recently, Thisissand was updated on November 6, 2026 and This or That on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*